MedStar officials said Monday that it’s crews have responded to 448 heat-related calls that resulted in 352 hospital transports this August. Of the heat-related calls in which MedStar crews treated patients, 50 were serious and seven were critical.

With the heat index expected to top 105 degrees today, MedStar is upgrading it priority response to call involving individuals outside in the heat.

Throughout the heat advisory, MedStar is urging people to stay hydrated; stay in air-conditioned areas; wear light-colored or loose fitting clothing and hats to shield the sun; limit outdoor activities and check on elderly residents vulnerable to heat-related emergencies. Anyone overwhelmed by the heat is urged to move to a cool area, and people experiencing symptoms of a heat stroke should call 911 immediately.

Multiple Salvation Army cooling stations remain open across North Texas for people looking for a place to stay cool and hydrated.

The Fort Worth Salvation Army shelter, located 1855 E. Lancaster Ave., is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays for the homeless, people without air conditioning and individuals who work outdoors.

Click here for more details about the cooling stations open this summer.